Shazam!: The World's Mightiest Mortal
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Small sticker residue on front cover.
With a single magic word, a boy transforms into the World's Mightiest Mortal — and Shazam! Issue #22 (February 1976) plunges that hero headlong into another explosive confrontation, illustrated with the bold, kinetic energy that defined DC Comics' Bronze Age superhero titles. This issue continues Captain Marvel's action-packed adventures, pitting him against colorful villains in urban battlegrounds rendered in the vivid, dynamic art style iconic to the era. Published as a tie-in to the popular Saturday morning TV series of the same name, the comic captures the dual appeal of its source material — wholesome heroism wrapped in spectacular, larger-than-life combat. Shazam! stands as a fascinating artifact of 1970s popular culture, illustrating DC's strategic effort to revive the once-dominant Captain Marvel character for a new generation of readers and young television audiences. The series chronicles the enduring mythology of a champion imbued with the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles, and the speed of Mercury — a legacy rich enough to captivate any comics enthusiast. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a curious newcomer, this slice of Bronze Age history leaves one burning question: just how mighty can one magic word truly be?
Author: -
Format: Paperback
Published: 1976, DC Comics
Genre: Graphic novels
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Small sticker residue on front cover.
With a single magic word, a boy transforms into the World's Mightiest Mortal — and Shazam! Issue #22 (February 1976) plunges that hero headlong into another explosive confrontation, illustrated with the bold, kinetic energy that defined DC Comics' Bronze Age superhero titles. This issue continues Captain Marvel's action-packed adventures, pitting him against colorful villains in urban battlegrounds rendered in the vivid, dynamic art style iconic to the era. Published as a tie-in to the popular Saturday morning TV series of the same name, the comic captures the dual appeal of its source material — wholesome heroism wrapped in spectacular, larger-than-life combat. Shazam! stands as a fascinating artifact of 1970s popular culture, illustrating DC's strategic effort to revive the once-dominant Captain Marvel character for a new generation of readers and young television audiences. The series chronicles the enduring mythology of a champion imbued with the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles, and the speed of Mercury — a legacy rich enough to captivate any comics enthusiast. Whether you are a seasoned collector or a curious newcomer, this slice of Bronze Age history leaves one burning question: just how mighty can one magic word truly be?